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OneBC party split over staffer’s ‘disgusting’ views on race and Jews, says ex-leader

British Columbia legislator Dallas Brodie has been removed as leader of OneBC, a party formed by former Conservative MLAs and registered in Fort St. John.

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City approves public facilities naming rights policy to unlock $525K in revenue

The City of Fort St. John council has approved a change to its naming rights policy to allow for up to $525,000 in revenue in the future.

Expecting to compete: Hudson’s Hope volleyball coach and mom forms new club

Volleyball coach Amber White formed the Hudson's Hope Volts due to the "passion" she saw from players competing at Hudson’s Hope Elementary-Secondary School.

Fort St. John Public Library seeks community support amid funding challenges

The FSJ Public Library is encouraging residents to donate needed books and DVDs, or monetary contributions through Canada Helps, as part of its 'Be a Star' campaign.

Snow removal equipment doing their jobs in Fort St. John.
Extra contractors brought in after city blanketed with double average snowfall

Fort St. John has also implemented a new residential snow clearing schedule for the 2025-26 season.

Meet the North Peace Leisure Pool’s two new youth commissioners

Fort St. John has appointed two new youth commissioners to the North Peace Leisure Pool commission, who will bring a local youth voice to the table.

(UPDATE) Taylor’s annual Light-Up Competition returns for 2025

The District of Taylor's 2025 annual Light-Up Competition is set to take place on December 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’

Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.

‘I’ve got to do something’: Fort St. John woman organizes silent auction to help friend’s husband suffering with cancer

Bailie Copeland has organized a GoFundMe and silent auction to help raise funds for the husband of her friend Tues-Dae Broomfield, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

School District 60 cancels buses as cold weather continues

School District 60 (SD60) said “weather and road conditions” have prompted the buses cancellation on December 16th.

Lottery ticket purchased in Chetwynd wins nearly $61,000

A lottery ticket holder in Chetwynd won a total of $60,938.40 in Lotto 6/49's latest Classic Draw on Saturday, December 13th

The North Peace Cultural Centre. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John

Northern Health warned the community about a new location in Fort St. John for a potential measles exposure at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Council brings question period to meetings after at least 20 years

The City of Fort St. John council has voted to amend its Council Procedure Bylaw to make space in meetings for questions and comments from members of the public.

Trackers score early and often in routing Grande Prairie Storm

The U-15 Trackers' victory over Grande Prairie Storm means they have now won 18 straight contests in the Alberta Elite Hockey League 2025-26 season.

Snowfall cancels NWJHL contests featuring Huskies and Kodiaks

The Peace region was hammered with snowfall, causing NWJHL games to be postponed until further notice.

Fort St. John Hospital front entrance in daylight.
Fort St. John Hospital operating at over 120 per cent capacity, new data reveals

The Fort St. John Hospital is among seven B.C. hospitals to have operated at over 120 per cent capacity in the 2024-25 fiscal year. 

Fort St. John construction firms fined over $7,100 for workplace safety violations

WorkSafeBC fined Bryan Ducharme Construction and GTX Cavating $2,500 and $4,668.32 respectively.

Man arrested on warrant for alleged summer firearms incident in Dawson Creek

Jesse Ray Stevens, 37, faces charges for an alleged firearms incident on June 7th in Dawson Creek.

Damage caused by the Charlie Lake scales fire on December 15th, 2025. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales

The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 north was on fire in the early hours of December 15th.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.

Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.

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